Grocery reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 264 Reddit reviews across 45 subreddits and 50 posts to rank the best Grocery brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/TwinCities, r/regina, r/longisland, r/vegaslocals, r/askportland. Top-rated brands include Costco (4.6/5), Trader Joe's (4.1/5), Kroger (3.8/5).
Stats
Reviews264
Subreddits45
Posts50
Brands96
Products15
264 reviews from
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By Brand
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#1
Costco
4.6
(17)
"Costco cakes are shockingly good if you need something huge."
"Costco hands down"
"They only mark up products (after their cost) 14% and then 15% for Kirkland products, so this really is the best deal for bulk shopping."
"Costco, Mario’s Meats, Aldi, and TJs."
"Costco carries some great Oreo cupcakes right now in the bakery."
"Costco is probably the most reliable, however."
"The answer is always Costco."
"Costco surprisingly. Consistently fresher than the grocery stores."
"Cod from costco is great."
"Costco or Ralph’s."
#2
Trader Joe's
4.1
(12)
"Trader Joe’s Five Country Blend is fantastic!"
"I like Trader Joes waaaay more than Aldi for produce."
"There's a trader joe's out on the east side but it's a bit of a hike."
"TJ is like 25 ish maybe a few minutes more away."
"I would recommend hopping on I-630 and going down the interstate about 10 minutes to Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Target, and Walmart."
"I get a lot of my produce at Trader Joe’s or Bryden’s."
"We usually stock up on staples at TJs and get some better produce/seafood."
"Trader Joe's Ghost Pepper."
"I always get my tilapia at Trader Joes."
"Trader Joe’s has a lot of good finds."
#3
Kroger
3.8
(12)
"Kroger on Marter in SCS is the best Kroger nearby."
"Yes, this Kroger lacks the volume of a Kroger Super Center, but makes up for it with cleanliness, well stocked shelves, and a friendly vibe."
"The Kroger up on Rt 60 has the best selection, fresh fruits and vegetables,larger nicer store."
"Kroger on fifth near campus and the one in Barboursville are pretty good about produce that doesn’t go bad quickly."
"The Gucci kroger in barboursville sells a lot of vegetables to all the latte gulping housewives and their stuff is always pretty fresh."
"I LOVE this Kroger. Definitely gets a bad rap but deals are good and staff is always great."
"Kroger is $6.95. Highly recommend scheduling it farther ahead."
"Kroger's is typically my go to."
"Kroger and Sam Club makes fresh sushi everyday."
"You’re not going to find much outside of the usual suspects - Kroger, Walmart, Aldi, Food Fair."
#4
WinCo
4.4
(10)
"Salsa Verde de Molcajete from WinCo. TRUST."
"I think winco sourdough is the best around."
"Winco is waaaay cheaper."
"WinCo."
"WinCo has become our new favorite spot."
"I like Winco for the prices."
"Winco, la Bonita, Cardenas, Costco in that order."
"Winco, but smiths has better fruit and veg."
"I like Winco for the prices."
"WinCo has good guacamole and bulk items."
#5
Aldi
3.9
(11)
"We shopped at Aldi for the first time ever a few days ago, and the produce there was the freshest."
"Aldi has banger kilo lasagne for €5."
"ALDI here has good selection and a few locations to choose from."
"I personally do the majority of my grocery shopping at an Aldi closer to me and I am pleased."
"If you’re ever in the Ooltewah area, the ALDI produce is always fresh."
"I normally like the protein wraps from Aldi."
"Aldi has some great premium products at great prices."
"Aldi and Mariano’s if not Whole Foods and TJs."
"We do just fine with Aldi, Dragon foods, Walmart."
"There’s an Aldi in B-Ville thats not half bad"
#6
Safeway
4.3
(10)
"Thanks everyone for the suggestions! Ended up trying Safeway."
"Safeway! Their cakes and cupcakes are one of the best."
"Safeway bakery items are the best!"
"Safeways cakes & cupcakes have always been our go-to."
"Safeway does really pretty cupcakes."
"If you can wait a bit, get the Food Hero app."
"I like Safeway cupcakes."
"For Safeway, you have to set their app."
"Of the big stores Safeway and Co-op have decent produce."
"Safeway for sure."
#7
Whole Foods
4.2
(10)
"I’ve been consistently eating Whole Foods sushi for 10 years and it’s always been good."
"If you have an Amazon prime membership, Whole Foods has $1 oysters on fridays."
"Whole Foods for Clam chowder soup and eggs."
"Whole Foods is often competitive with Jewel, Marianos, etc, with better quality."
"Best? Whole Foods. Cheapest? Aldi."
"I’ve had more luck at Whole Foods than Foods of All Nation."
"The Whole Foods bakery has gotten a lot better recently."
"I’ve found Whole Foods to be the most consistent with quality and price."
"We shop at Whole Foods (St. Paul) mostly."
"Whole Foods also has a lot."
#8
Co-op
4.0
(6)
"Co-op cupcakes are awesome."
"Co-op has been really good for us!"
"Co-op has one of the better bakeries."
"Any of the Co-ops (Seward, East Side, Mississippi Market, Wedge) have the best selections."
"Co-Op and Save on!"
"Coop is a good second choice."
#9
Stop & Shop
4.4
(5)
"Stop N shop makes an insanely tasty truffle bombe cake that is chocolate cake with a layer of chocolate mousse and a layer of chocolate pudding. It is SO good."
"Stop & Shop chocolate sheet cake is more delicious than the bakeries around here!"
"Stop & Shop are also really good."
"Stop and Shop"
"Stop & Shop for pantry staples + meats + tissue products."
#10
Walmart
4.2
(5)
"Walmart all the way! 3 months free delivery pass for new users."
"Walmart. First few months are free."
"Go to Walmart. You’ll save a lot or money over Kroger"
"My wife and I have been using Walmart+ for the past couple years, and have been very pleased with it."
"Walmart if I need cheap basics."
#11
Whole Foods Market
5.0
(4)
"There's a whole foods about 20 minutes from campus"
"Whole Foods is 15 min away"
"Whole Foods, Specifically the berry chantilly cake"
"Whole Foods makes fantastic birthday cakes."
#12
Save on Foods
3.8
(5)
"Save on foods!!! They make the best fresh desserts!"
"I use Save-On."
"Save on Foods."
"Save On & Costco."
"Save on foods or Safeway for produce!"
#13
Foods of All Nations
4.8
(4)
"Foods of all Nations hands down."
"Foods is the best, followed by Harris Teeter at barracks."
"Food of all nations. Really good price for how much u get."
"Second vote for Foods of All Nations."
#14
Mariano's
4.3
(4)
"Mariano’s and Pete’ Fresh Market are the best."
"For everyday, run of the mill grocery stores in Chicago it’s probably Mariano’s"
"Mariano’s better than Whole Foods in my opinion. The 2 for $10 is a great deal."
"Mariano’s for me."
#15
Wegmans
4.3
(4)
"Definitely wegmans and it’s not even close!"
"Wegmans!"
"I think Wegman’s fish tastes pretty fresh."
"Love Wegman’s. Bring money!"
#16
Romero's
5.0
(3)
"Romero’s is my favorite! Chunky medium is delicious."
"Romeros médium salsa that I purchase from new seasons, and think it’s amazing!"
"World Foods has Romero's Salsa, which is a damn fine salsa."
#17
Zion
3.5
(4)
"Zion and H-mart. Zion was founded in San Diego so local is my vote."
"Zion market is not as ‘clean’ as hmart but is cheaper."
"Zion is cheaper. H-Mart is higher quality."
"Personally I prefer Zion for most things."
#18
Bónus
4.3
(3)
"Bónus is usually the cheapest and one of the large ones with great selection."
"Bónus has the most reasonable prices."
"Bonus was the most economical."
#19
Lidl
4.3
(3)
"Lidl has the best quality produce IMO"
"I love the Dürüm in Lidl."
"The fresh packaged ones at Lidl or Aldi are great and very affordable."
#20
Sprouts
4.3
(3)
"The Sprouts in Englewood has some of the best produce I’ve ever seen."
"I personally shop at sprouts."
"Sprouts for meat and produce if you want quality."
#21
Fairfax Market
4.3
(3)
"There’s a chain called Fairfax about 9 minutes away which is more health and whole food focused. Fairfax would be your best option since it’s cheaper but still has healthy foods and closest!"
"Fairfax market. Nice selection and the prices are way better than Plum"
"There’s a new nice one quite near campus called Fairfax market. It’s like a nicer version of whatever the main supermarket brand is there (krogers?) with lots of good produce and organic etc."
#22
Hmart
4.0
(3)
"Hmart."
"H-Mart has everything you want."
"H-MART."
#23
Hot Mamas
4.0
(3)
"Hot Mama’s."
"Hot Mamas is great!"
"Hot Mamas - previously only available at the farmers market."
#24
Fresh Farms
4.0
(3)
"I’ve switched to fresh farms and it’s been a nicer experience for me."
"Fresh Farms on Touhy is good."
"Fresh Farms in Skokie has good vegetarian foods."
#25
Edwards
4.0
(3)
"Edwards on Main St is great. They don't have a lot of fancy organic stuff but they have all the staples you need."
"Based on your parameters Edwards on main is it"
"Edward's is great on main. People act weird about it, but I've never had a single bad interaction there."
#26
Fresh Thyme
4.0
(3)
"I also like Fresh Thyme, especially for their bulk items section."
"Occasionally Fresh Thyme (Prospect Park). They both have good produce sections."
"I like Fresh Thyme a lot."
#27
La Bonita
4.0
(3)
"LaBonita has amazing prices on almost everything."
"La Bonita for cheap produce."
"La Bonita for produce."
#28
Smith's
4.0
(3)
"Smith's ground beef is better but most of their chicken is shitty."
"I like Smiths and Costco mostly."
"Smith's for the deli."
#29
Kroger Roosevelt
4.0
(3)
"I also like Kroger Roosevelt. The staff are superb."
"Kroger on Roosevelt is close to the Airport and about halfway between there and downtown."
"The Kroger on Roosevelt is pretty decent. I live nearby and shop there. It gets a bad rap but all the employees are great and it should have what you need."
#30
Lunds & Byerlys
4.0
(3)
"Lunds/Byerlys."
"Carrot cake is my husband’s favorite and his go to is the one from Lund’s & Byerley’s."
"I like Byerly’s carrot cake and they sell it by the slice."
#31
Target
3.7
(3)
"Target is close as well (15min)"
"The Target salsa hit the spot a few months ago."
"Target for ice cream."
#32
Sam's Club
5.0
(2)
"I do a lot of shopping at Sam’s. If I need Kroger, I usual"
"Can’t really beat the meat prices at Sam’s club or the 5$ chicken. They got the scan and go that is a small god send."
#33
New Seasons
5.0
(2)
"New Seasons Banana Cake by far."
"New seasons molcajete salsa has so much flavor."
#34
Maria's
5.0
(2)
"Maria’s at Winco!! SO good!"
"Maria’s Salsa Tatemada from Winco is flavorful and actually spicy."
#35
Nothing Bundt Cakes
5.0
(2)
"Their cream cheese frosting is *chefs kiss*"
"Get a mini Nothing Bundt Cake - their carrot cake is wonderful"
#36
Devon Market
4.5
(2)
"For small trips we LOVE Devon Market."
"Devon Market for produce/meat/non-name brand items."
#37
Counter Culture
4.5
(2)
"Their products are usually very fresh and are less expensive than other brands."
"Counter Culture is great imo"
#38
Ruta Maya Coffee
4.5
(2)
"Ruta Maya beans from Costco are medium roast and very high quality. They're only available online, but ship directly from the roaster and are usually less than a week old when they arrive."
"Ruta maya at costco"
#39
Agrohub
4.5
(2)
"Me and my parents always buy meat from Agrohub. Their quality is top notch but its going to be a bit more expensive compared to other supermarkets."
"Euro Product and Agrohub are often seen as offering the highest quality, but their prices are noticeably higher."
#40
The Wedge
4.5
(2)
"The Wedge has the best."
"The wedge co-op’s is pretty good!"
#41
Uncle G's
4.5
(2)
"Uncle Gs for sure. Custom ordered a cake online it was amazing"
"Uncle gs, whole foods, Costco, wegmans… so many"
#42
Fred Meyer
4.5
(2)
"Honestly Fred Meyer is the best bet for value."
"Fred Meyer, Costco and Trader Joe’s."
#43
T&T
4.5
(2)
"If you enjoy Asian cooking, I love strolling up and down T&T's aisles."
"T&T is pretty good for that."
#44
Pak Foods
4.5
(2)
"Pak foods Milton has the best meat in my opinion."
"I like Pak Foods, behind the mall."
#45
Hoogvliet
4.5
(2)
"Hoogvliet has a great brand called warung that makes Surinamese and Indonesian food for in the microwave."
"Hoogvliet has some pretty decent options tbh!"
#46
Save-On-Foods
4.0
(2)
"Save on foods and get a more rewards card. i save upwards of $40 per trip shopping their more rewards sales"
"Save On is an accessible grocer store for you, they price match. So, you can get the best prices on what you need and only go to 1 store."
#47
ShopRite
4.0
(2)
"I like shoprite and stop and shop."
"ShopRite"
#48
Rouses
4.0
(2)
"I just grabbed a $6 platter of chicken bites from rouses. Pretty much fresh made nuggets and it was enough food for 2-3 meals"
"The best I've had so far was the rouses on Gerod street."
#49
Bristol Farms
4.0
(2)
"Bristol Farms oysters are the best but also the most expensive."
"Bristol Farms carries that type of item."
#50
Sunripe
4.0
(2)
"Sunripe first, but they can be expensive."
"Sunripe on normal days."
#51
Ekoplaza
4.0
(2)
"Check out Ekoplaza too, I get my ready made meals there often for lunch."
"Ekoplaza have some healthy food you only have to warm up."
#52
HEB
4.0
(2)
"I’ve been very happy with HEB."
"HEB delivery is great!"
#53
Franprix
4.0
(2)
"Franprix's brand of fromage blanc is perfect for breakfast."
"Franprix, Monoprix, Monop and Carrefour City."
#54
Goodwill
4.0
(2)
"Carrefour and Goodwill are my personal favorites"
"It's generally the best supermarket out there alongside Goodwill, but Agrohub is still a bit better."
#55
Carrefour
4.0
(2)
"Carrefour and Goodwill are my personal favorites"
"I get oranges from Carrefour, where they're half the price vs my local fruit stall."
#56
Euro Product
4.0
(2)
"Euro product on wolt is good"
"Euro Product and Agrohub are often seen as offering the highest quality, but their prices are noticeably higher."
#57
Lavazza
4.0
(2)
"Lavazza super crema"
"Lavazza Espresso Whole Bean Coffee (medium roast, 100% Arabica) available at Costco or Kroger, known for its smooth, balanced flavor."
#58
Publix
3.5
(2)
"Publix."
"Publix"
#59
Food Basics
3.5
(2)
"I frequent Food Basics, No Frills, MnM meats, Walmart and the Great Canadian Superstore!"
"Food Basics seems decent to me."
#60
Cub
3.5
(2)
"The Cub in the Quarry is probably the best Cub in the cities for vegan stuff."
"Cub is surprisingly good as well."
#61
Sarnia Produce
3.5
(2)
"Sarnia produce, Sunripe."
"Sarnia Produce."
#62
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
3.5
(2)
"Stumptown is usually abundant in Whole Foods, even the in Midwest. Often has sales and always has roast dates on it."
"I usually roast my own, but when I buy beans, it's typically something like Stumptown."
#63
Mayorga Coffee
5.0
(1)
"The Organic Cafe Mayorga from Costco is amazing. A dialed in shot tastes like chocolate."
#64
Blauenstein
5.0
(1)
"Blauenstein is the only place with good meat imo all of the others sell you inedible tier uncut uncleaned from nerves meat that is just too chewy to consume."
#65
Stoke
5.0
(1)
"Personally, I find Stoke fresher and better priced."
#66
Bazaar
5.0
(1)
"Bazaar is always cheapest, freshest, and best selection."
#67
Tony's and Zoka
5.0
(1)
"I have been ordering beans from Tony’s and Zoka online and they are always super fresh and delicious."
#68
Happy Mug
5.0
(1)
"I order from Happy Mug online. Just paid $28 for 2 lbs shipped and they have plenty of options for roast level, single origin, and blends"
#69
Scheffler’s
5.0
(1)
"Check out all the different butters, cheeses, olives, and meats (think Iberian ham)."
#70
Perolas
5.0
(1)
"Hector has a great variety of Latin food stuff."
#71
Food Bazaar
5.0
(1)
"I've gotten cakes from Food Bazaar that were excellent and has become my family's go-to."
#72
Affinity Fish
5.0
(1)
"Affinity fish has really unique dry aged fish, usually fished responsibly from Great Lakes."
#73
Fresh From the Farm
5.0
(1)
"Check out Fresh From the Farm. Organic meats from small Amish farms and produce."
#74
Fresh Heads
5.0
(1)
"Extraordinary local produce."
#75
Fiesta Farms
5.0
(1)
"Fiesta Farms on Christie generally has a great selection."
#76
Panchvati
5.0
(1)
"If you want to try Indian cuisine, my best recommendation is either Panchvati or SP importers in Scarborough."
#77
Morchella
5.0
(1)
"Morchella in Cranbrook have a mix of organic and conventional produce."
#78
Japanese Curry Roux
5.0
(1)
"Japanese curry roux is a game changer in my house!"
#79
Heinen's
5.0
(1)
"Heinens. They have better protein options and quality."
#80
Louisiana Discount Market
5.0
(1)
"They got the Best Fried Chicken in the city!"
#81
Counter Culture Coffee
4.0
(1)
"I routinely pickup counter culture for about $10/340g on sale at shoprite. Most have a roast date around 6 weeks prior to purchase which is great value imo."
#82
Earth Fare
4.0
(1)
"EarthFare"
#83
Carvel
4.0
(1)
"Carvel ice cream cake. Can’t go wrong"
#84
Meijer
4.0
(1)
"Meijer market (name?) is close, recommended!"
#85
Cansecos
4.0
(1)
"Cansecos has a hot lunch station with good fried chicken and shrimp."
#86
Winn-Dixie
4.0
(1)
"I always liked the chicken from Winn Dixie"
#87
Breaux Mart
4.0
(1)
"Breaux Mart on Magazine has good fried chicken and fried catfish."
#88
PC Express
4.0
(1)
"Get 75,000 PC points when you sign up for the PC Express Pass for only $99.99. it gives you $0 delivery for that year, and the points are worth $75 when you redeem."
#89
Cameron's Coffee
4.0
(1)
"I've been enjoying the breakfast blend from Cameron's coffee. The 2 pound bag on Amazon is around $11."
#90
NY Gyro
4.0
(1)
"NY Gyro near there has a pretty good one, too!"
#91
Mississippi Market
4.0
(1)
"Mississippi Market has great carrot cake but they don’t have it out every day."
#92
Lunds
4.0
(1)
"I buy a slice from Lunds every week."
#93
Peet's
4.0
(1)
"I sometimes buy Peets Major Dickason Blend from Costco. its a dark roast but tastes like a medium roast to me -"
#94
99 Ranch
4.0
(1)
"99 Ranch for dry mushrooms and hot deli."
#95
Stephen’s
4.0
(1)
"Stephen’s Hot Chocolate. I sometimes find it at the grocery store."
#96
Super King
4.0
(1)
"Super King is great for cheap fresh produce with a giant selection."
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